Media Sports Information Office
Southern Conference sports is available by Sports Systems. This automated 24-hour-aday, seven-day-a-week service provides current statistics and releases on demand. To obtain information about Davidson basketball, call 201-461-5726 from the handset of a fax machine for statistics (2210), notes (2211), latest box score (2212), schedule/ roster (2213) and breaking news (2214).
The Davidson College Sports Information Office is located on the lower level of the Baker Sports Complex at the west end of the basketball court.
Press Facilities The press row area at Belk Arena is located at floor level on the south side. Shooting area for minicams is located at the photo platform on the upper level or at designated areas at each end of the court.
Parking/Press entrance
Press Credentials Press credentials are mailed for the entire season or one week in advance of the desired game. Credentials obtained by late arrangements may be picked up at the press entrance on the lower level of Baker Sports Complex.
Photo Passes Photography passes are limited to daily newspaper, national magazine, student newspaper, wire service, television and team photographers. Requests should be made to the sports information office at least one week in advance of the desired game.
Radio Broadcasts Stations originating broadcasts of Davidson basketball games receive courtside locations at Belk Arena. There are two broadcast lines available on a reciprocating basis or for a $125 fee. Contact the sports information office to make arrangements for this service. Stations needing additional phones or those without a reciprocating agreement should contact Southern Bell at (704) 378-6300.
Team Dressing Rooms At Belk Arena, Davidson’s dressing room is located on the south side lower level of the sports complex. The visitors’ dressing room is located on the north side lower level.
Postgame Interviews After a 10-minute cooling-off period, postgame interviews will be conducted in the press room located on the west end of Belk Arena. The locker room is closed to the media. Postgame interviews not done in the press room should be conducted outside the locker room. The policy for visiting teams will be set by the coach or SID from that school.
Player Interviews Except for postgame situations, interviews with players must be arranged through the sports information office or basketball office. Interviews will be arranged at times which do not interfere with a student’s academic schedule. We ask you to observe this policy.
Game Information
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Prior to the game, Davidson furnishes programs, statistics and rosters in the press room. Game services include playby-play, halftime box scores and final box scores. Refreshments are available in the press room at Belk Arena.
Sports Systems Information on Davidson College and
Davidson reserves a limited number of spaces for the media at the northeast corner of the parking lot (far corner by the arena). The parking attendant will have a list of those who request spaces in this area. You may also gain admission to this area by showing your media credential. The press entrance to Belk Arena is just across the road from the press parking area. For those who do not receive credentials by mail, they will be available at the press entrance.
Internet The Wildcats have a web site where information on all their athletic teams, including men’s basketball, can be found — team roster, schedule, player and coach bios as well as up-to-date statistics and results. Log on to the athletic web site at www.davidson.edu/athletics for current information as the season progresses.
Sports Information Director/Basketball SID . . . .Rick Bender Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .704-894-2123 Cell Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .704-996-4668 Email . . . . . . . . . . . .ribender@davidson.edu Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .704-894-2636 Press Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .704-892-3324 Internet . . . . . .www.davidson.edu/athletics Assistant SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joey Beeler Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .704-894-2931 Cell Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .910-514-8858 Email . . . . . . . . . . . .jobeeler@davidson.edu Assistant SID . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lauren Santi Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .704-894-2815 Cell Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .615-830-8004 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . .lasanti@davidson.edu Assistant SID . . . . . . . . . .Gavin McFarlin Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .704-894-2635 Cell Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-566-3854 Email . . . . . . . . . .gamcfarlin@davidson.edu Mailing Address . . . . .Sports Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Davidson College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P.O. Box 7158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Davidson, NC 28035-7158 Overnight Address . . . . . .102 Ridge Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Davidson, NC 28036
The Sports Information Staff (l-r): Gavin McFarlin, Joey Beeler, Rick Bender, Lauren Santi
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SoCon Regular-Season Champions 1964, ’65, ’66, ’68, ’69, ’70, ’71, ’72, ’73, ’81, ’96, ’97, ’98, 2002, ’03, ’04, ’05